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Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito'

Mojito Elephant Ear

Typical UK price

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4
Middle half
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Last sold
25 Aug 2026
On record
27
Cutting/cormEstimate
7cm4 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
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About Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito'

Mojito is a widely grown Colocasia esculenta selection with a green leaf blade heavily splattered in irregular black-purple splotches, paired with light green stems streaked in dark purple that fade toward pink at the base. More compact than the plain species, it's a popular choice for large containers as well as garden borders.

Native range

Cultivated colour selection of Colocasia esculenta.

Classification

Genus
Colocasia
Family
Araceae
Type
Variegated
Growth habit
Upright clumping, tuberous
Form of
Colocasia esculenta

Morphology

Leaf shape
Large peltate heart-shape
Leaf length
25-45 cm
Leaf width
20-35 cm
Petiole colour
Light green streaked with dark purple, fading to pink at the base
Venation
Prominent radiating primary veins
Texture
Matte, slightly waxy
Variegation
Green leaf blade heavily splattered with irregular black-purple splotches
Growth habit
Upright clumping from a central tuber/corm

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MonthMedianSold
Aug 2026£182
Jul 2026£189
Jun 2026£215
May 2026£239
Apr 2026£272

Before you buy

  • The plain species is inexpensive and widely available as corms or potted plants each spring
  • For 'Black Magic' or other named colour selections, confirm the leaf colour in photos matches the named form
  • Check corms are firm, not soft or mouldy, if buying bare-root
  • All parts contain calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic if ingested raw; keep away from pets and children

Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito' care

Substrate
Rich, moisture-retentive mix: 50% potting compost, 30% loam, 20% perlite. Tolerates boggy conditions better than most aroids.
Watering
Keep consistently moist; this species tolerates and often prefers wetter soil than typical houseplants, even standing water at the base outdoors.
Humidity
50-70%, tolerates average household humidity well outdoors or in bright rooms.
Feeding
Balanced liquid fertiliser at full strength every 2-3 weeks during the growing season, a hungry, fast-growing plant.
Repotting
Annually while actively growing, given its rapid growth and corm expansion.

Common problems

  • Yellowing lower leaves

    Cause: Natural leaf turnover as the plant grows

    Fix: Remove spent leaves; only investigate if multiple leaves yellow at once

  • Spider mites

    Cause: Dry indoor air

    Fix: Increase humidity and treat with insecticidal soap

Gear for this plant

How to propagate Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito'

Methods
Corm division, Offset (corm/pup)
Difficulty
Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
Time to establish
1-3 months
True from cuttings
Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
Notes
Produces offset cormlets readily, which separate easily from the parent corm. One of the easiest aroids to divide.

In the wild